Nintendo: General Discussion

Mundo7976 · 18-10-2019 1:18pm

Hello neighbor hide & seek was mislabelled in the promo but i had reserved it along with mario + rabbid yesterday and they honoured the €36 deal when i collected this morning Happy out.

Nemanrio · 18-10-2019 4:06pm

Fysh wrote: »

The Switch is a welcome change from Nintendo's post-SNES performance re: 3rd party games (forced somewhat by the Wii U's commercial failure, I'd guess) so the catalogue is quite broad. Don't expect simultaneous identical releases across Switch and other current gen consoles though, it's not a given. But a significant number of critically-and-commercially-succesful indie and AAA games are getting Switch ports - including stuff like Doom Eternal as well as it-was-out-on-PC-years-ago stuff like The Witcher 3.

Be aware that the Switch's lower specs means that ports will always look less appealing on Switch than other platforms. So if there are particular ports you're interested in, check reviews first.

Download vs physical is up to you - the main difference is, physical carts can be resold, downloads obv not. But the eShop does have sales, occasionally even significant enough to take notice (again, a bit of a change with Nintendo though I note that first party games rarely get massive price cuts).

Online play's not my thing so no idea what that's like, but there's plenty on here that can advise. You get access to NES & SNES classic games if you sub to the online service, as well as Tetris 99 and cloud saves. I would say that in general Nintendo's approach to online anything is still behind the curve, so if that's important to you the Switch may be a disappointment.

In terms of specific game recs, it really depends what type of games you like. If you enjoy 3D Mario platformers, Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Maker 2 are ones to look at, and if you like classic 2D mario check out New Super Mario Bros Deluxe. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is as fun as previous MKs, though for me the local multiplayer version has always had more appeal than the single player.

More recently, I loved Ape Out and am really liking Untitled Goose Game. Rocket League runs surprisingly well on the Switch, though I've only played the local multiplayer version.

There are demos on the eshop as well so you can try before you buy.

There has been speculation about a Switch Pro for a while, but the New Nintendo Switch is only just out (a minor hardware iteration on the original design) along with the portable-only Switch Lite, so I wouldn't bet on Nintendo wanting to release another variant next year just because Sony or MS have something new out. The Switch is, somewhat like the Wii before it, a different proposition to other consoles in the current generation and is best viewed that way, as opposed to being a Nintendo version of the PS4.

Thanks for the informative reply Fysh, I am going to invest in one especially as I haven't bought a console and years now and some of the titles do look impressive.

If anyone could advise on the online play of games such as Super Smash Bros or Mario Kart I would appreciate it.

Longford Leader · 26-10-2019 12:58am

Some help please!
My son just downloaded rocket league on his switch today but is unable to connect to the rocket league servers.
Are the servers down or does he need to do something to go online.
He is connected to the internet and has a nintendo online sub.
All his other games are working fine online.
Any help would be great. Thanks.

Ace Attorney · 26-10-2019 6:09pm

Longford Leader wrote: »

Some help please!
My son just downloaded rocket league on his switch today but is unable to connect to the rocket league servers.
Are the servers down or does he need to do something to go online.
He is connected to the internet and has a nintendo online sub.
All his other games are working fine online.
Any help would be great. Thanks.

there is a possibility that he needs to update the game after downloading. to do this > go to where you select the game on the home screen and press start > download latest software update and select that. it should download the latest patch and away ya go after that.

chrislad · 28-10-2019 3:56am

Longford Leader wrote: »

Some help please!
My son just downloaded rocket league on his switch today but is unable to connect to the rocket league servers.
Are the servers down or does he need to do something to go online.
He is connected to the internet and has a nintendo online sub.
All his other games are working fine online.
Any help would be great. Thanks.

I remember having this issue at launch. This fixed it for me.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22272/~/how-to-set-up-a-routers-port-fowarding-for-a-nintendo-switch-console

sligeach · 29-10-2019 9:17am

SHIGERU MIYAMOTO RECOGNISED AS PERSON OF CULTURAL MERIT

https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/10/29/shigeru-miyamoto-recognised-as-person-of-cultural-merit/

Fully deserved, I'm only surprised he didn’t receive the honour sooner.

sligeach · 29-10-2019 8:25pm

Razer Junglecat controller takes a page out of the Nintendo Switch playbook

https://www.slashgear.com/razer-junglecat-controller-takes-a-page-out-of-the-nintendo-switch-playbook-29597748/

Like the Joy-Cons, these are very expensive, $100.

sligeach · 31-10-2019 9:11am

Nintendo's FY3/2020 Q2 earnings release (Switch has sold 41 million units, updated software million sellers list, 1st/3rd party release schedules, & more)

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2019/191031e.pdf

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2019/191031_3e.pdf

sligeach · 05-11-2019 10:39am

Switch sales top 10 million in Japan
A new milestone achieved.

https://gematsu.com/2019/11/switch-sales-top-10-million-in-japan

Last month Nintendo revealed that Switch sales had exceeded 10 million units in Europe and 15 million in North America.

sligeach · 05-11-2019 1:46pm

SOMETHING SEEMS TO BE GOING ON WITH PLAYTONIC, AND RUMORS OF A MICROSOFT ACQUISITION OR A NEW BANJO-KAZOOIE ARE SWIRLING
Don't tease me like this...

https://twitter.com/ItsMingyJongo/status/1191035069101740032

https://gonintendo.com/stories/348475-something-seems-to-be-going-on-with-playtonic-and-rumors-of-a-mi

I hope Microsoft don't buy out Playtonic.

sligeach · 06-11-2019 12:38pm

https://twitter.com/PlaytonicGames/status/1192035480222785537

That's put an end to the speculation.

ERG89 · 06-11-2019 1:07pm

sligeach wrote: »

https://twitter.com/PlaytonicGames/status/1192035480222785537

That's put an end to the speculation.

I'm guessing Microsoft will or have asked them to make a new Banjo game that will 99.99% come to the Switch or future Nintendo system. There ain't no smoke without fire.

Corholio · 06-11-2019 2:21pm

ERG89 wrote: »

I'm guessing Microsoft will or have asked them to make a new Banjo game that will 99.99% come to the Switch or future Nintendo system. There ain't no smoke without fire.

In fairness the smoke was a pic of an old laptop bag with Microsoft on it that the newest staff member was digging out to start work again. Fairly weak, even for the internet.

conormario · 06-11-2019 7:15pm

Closed my account as I was spending too much time on here.
But I need a nintendo break from the real world too :-)
Luckily I was logged in on another laptop. Could change my password and login again

(My password was supposed to have been scrambled when I closed the account)

Anyway - back on here and waiting for amazon germany to run another one of their 5 for the price of 3 offers !!

sligeach · 06-11-2019 10:58pm

Ring Fit Adventure is touring the UK and we’d love you to come and have a go!

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2019/October/Ring-Fit-Adventure-is-touring-the-UK-and-we-d-love-you-to-come-and-have-a-go--1664949.html

Where to start? It's supposedly coming to Dublin. Ireland isn't part of the UK. Honestly, how many of you knew this was on? I haven't heard anyone talk about it. They could promote it better, even tell us where in Dublin it is.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ring-fit-adventure-uk-amp-ireland-tour-2019-27670147621

I'm guessing it's going to be on at Dominicon going by the dates and it's on Eventbrite Ireland as well below. I had to Google it. Maynooth is not in Dublin, it's Kildare. Anyway, when you click the above link, there's nothing for Ireland. The one time Nintendo do something in Ireland and it's so unprofessional.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dominicon-25-tickets-77541924985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

If it is here, no guarantee, there's a €15 fee. In fairness, the price is for the weekend and should be great value, hopefully. I've never attended before. This post has probably done more to promote it than Nintendo did themselves.

There's also a chance for entrants to win a Nintendo Switch console, Ring Fit Adventure and a £100 voucher from the Nintendo UK Official Store. I must see if there's a blue moon in the sky as we're allowed enter.

TitianGerm · 06-11-2019 11:07pm

sligeach wrote: »

Ring Fit Adventure is touring the UK and we’d love you to come and have a go!

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2019/October/Ring-Fit-Adventure-is-touring-the-UK-and-we-d-love-you-to-come-and-have-a-go--1664949.html

Where to start? It's supposedly coming to Dublin. Ireland isn't part of the UK. Honestly, how many of you knew this was on? I haven't heard anyone talk about it. They could promote it better, even tell us where in Dublin it is.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ring-fit-adventure-uk-amp-ireland-tour-2019-27670147621

I'm guessing it's going to be on at Dominicon going by the dates and it's on Eventbrite Ireland as well below. I had to Google it. Maynooth is not in Dublin, it's Kildare. Anyway, when you click the above link, there's nothing for Ireland. The one time Nintendo do something in Ireland and it's so unprofessional.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dominicon-25-tickets-77541924985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

If it is here, no guarantee, there's a €15 fee. In fairness, the price is for the weekend and should be great value, hopefully. I've never attended before. This post has probably done more to promote it than Nintendo did themselves. There's also a chance for entrants to win a Nintendo Switch console, Ring Fit Adventure and a £100 voucher from the Nintendo UK Official Store. I must see if there's a blue moon in the sky as we're allowed enter.

Briscoe & Shaw Serviced Apartments
2 Forbes Street
Grand Canal Square
TBA Dublin D02 A624

The address is in the Eventbrite link you posted?

sligeach · 06-11-2019 11:18pm

Thanks. Silly me, I looked at the addresses and seen Manchester and Bristol. I had a complete brain fart, should have clicked on the one with 15th November. Anyway, Nintendo have an event here in Ireland for once. Even if you don't go, you should be able to enter the first competition.

sligeach · 08-11-2019 12:54am

Did anyone else book an appointment for Ring Fit Adventure? I booked Sunday, and got a call today asking if I could change from Sunday to Saturday. I was caught a bit out of the blue, I wasn't even sure if I could make the Sunday appointment when booking. The guy was very friendly, UK accent and it was only afterwards that I checked the phone number, it was the UK. He'll ring again early next week to sort things out.

I was a bit shocked, and it felt a bit weird. For starters, I'm a lifelong Nintendo fan, 30+ years. It was the first time I got a call from Nintendo, ya it's just some randomer employee doing their job, but it was like, acknowledgement that I exist and they care. I thought, I should ask something, so I asked is this being run here officially by Nintendo themselves. Yep, Nintendo UK, but I should have known that. I think they might be trying to cancel Sunday and just make it a 2 day event or finish a bit early. I should have asked if they have other games available to play. We don't normally get events like this here.

conormario · 08-11-2019 10:31am

Nintendo have cast their eye to the emerald Isle. I guess there are loads of playstation players they need to convert

or maybe it's Brexit contingency

sligeach · 08-11-2019 8:52pm

Switch Update 9.0's Online Play Friend Invites Finally Work! We Try It Out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pISzSFJ54BY

https://youtube.com/watch?v=pISzSFJ54BY

The_B_Man · 10-11-2019 8:33pm

General question about the joycons.

I know there was issues in launch consoles but didn't pay much attention as mine were fine.
Recently I've noticed some weirdness.

I've 2 switches. The left joycon on the first one was showing as disconnected yesterday while it was attached. Then the left joycon on the 2nd switch was showing as connected but kept popping up a low battery warning. I was using the Pro controller and both joycons were attached in the dock.

Now today they're fine but I'm thinking maybe this is the start of the issue, as neither switch has had much use really.

conormario · 14-11-2019 11:05pm

Did 2 things I haven't done in a million years.
Easons in O'Connell st, and Edge magazine. 10.50 ouch.

(BTW does anybody remember ACE magazine, an Edge precursor ?)

They're listing their landmark games from the past 10 years. BOTW in there of course

Also a free Nintendo getting started mini mag. Calendar for 2020 too.

CiDeRmAn · 15-11-2019 12:12pm

conormario wrote: »

Did 2 things I haven't done in a million years.
Easons in O'Connell st, and Edge magazine. 10.50 ouch.

The price of Edge has shot up, it was around the €8.50 mark.
For the first time I didn't buy it last month, a magazine I have bought religiously for the past number of decades.
Regretted it though!
Bought it this month and nearly fainted with the price!

ERG89 · 15-11-2019 12:55pm

conormario wrote: »

Did 2 things I haven't done in a million years.
Easons in O'Connell st, and Edge magazine. 10.50 ouch.

(BTW does anybody remember ACE magazine, an Edge precursor ?)

They're listing their landmark games from the past 10 years. BOTW in there of course

Also a free Nintendo getting started mini mag. Calendar for 2020 too.

I never thought Edge was the type of magazine that gave away calendars or stuff with magazine.
I was in Easons today picking up a book & the magazine section is small compared to a year ago. Probably around 60-70% smaller.
At that price it doesn't help them tbh.

sweetie · 15-11-2019 1:10pm

ERG89 wrote: »

I never thought Edge was the type of magazine that gave away calendars or stuff with magazine.
I was in Easons today picking up a book & the magazine section is small compared to a year ago. Probably around 60-70% smaller.
At that price it doesn't help them tbh.

It's free on pressreader app with a library card, along with numerous other gaming mags

conormario · 15-11-2019 3:38pm

It's pretty unexpected you can get Edge magazine digital free via the library service here

Really - it was just some nostalgia for me to buy a physical games magazine!
The British gaming mags were always pretty special ... e.g. Your Sinclair; Computer and Video Games ; ...

Often they were more entertaining than the games themselves - which was a good thing 'cause I couldn't afford any games

or the hardware to play them on. Now I've got the cash but not the time

I think Edge had some spectacular issues. I think I had the first 20 or 30 issues which went to the great shredder in the sky.

CiDeRmAn · 15-11-2019 6:25pm

Unlike most of the clickbait tripe out there Edge has some great in depth articles and a decent reviewing method.
And it's the kind of magazine I can find myself reading through over the month and beyond.

CastorTroy · 15-11-2019 10:44pm

Think the last Edge I bought was the Miyamoto one.

VelcroGhost · 18-11-2019 9:19pm

Physical posters on My Nintendo https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/12af607617a81d6c

I had to download Pokemon Rush to get the platinum coins, after they all expired :P

chrislad · 19-11-2019 12:14pm

VelcroGhost wrote: »

Physical posters on My Nintendo https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/12af607617a81d6c

I had to download Pokemon Rush to get the platinum coins, after they all expired :P

6.25 for P+P for me. Bit annoying.

Mr E · 19-11-2019 6:48pm

Nominees for game awards just announced. Nintendo nominees (nicked from Facebook):

Vote for The Game Awards winners at: https://thegameawards.com/nominees

Game of the Year
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Action Game
Astral Chain

Action/Adventure Game
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Art Direction
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Family Game (all nominees are Nintendo exclusives)
Luigi's Mansion 3
Ring Fit Adventure
Super Mario Maker 2
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Yoshi's Crafted World

Fighting Game
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Multiplayer Game
Tetris 99

Score & Music
Cadence of Hyrule

Strategy Game
Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Nominees being announced right now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4axLHMNXzu8

Grumpypants · 20-11-2019 1:02am

Seems like i missed the Youtube app being released ?

Mr E · 20-11-2019 9:44am

Yup.. About a year ago I think?

CastorTroy · 20-11-2019 1:34pm

Yeah I did laugh when I saw Nintendo basically have a category to themselves

Sephiroth_dude · 22-11-2019 12:02am

Is there anyway to post screenshots up here? I've a funny one of a beefed up edelgard from three houses 🤣

Rhyme · 22-11-2019 9:55am

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Is there anyway to post screenshots up here? I've a funny one of a beefed up edelgard from three houses 🤣

If the screenshots are on the memory card, you can take it out and they're on it in JPG format. Bit of a job to it, shame they can't be dropped into a Nintendo account or emailed or something.

pasta-solo · 22-11-2019 10:30am

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Is there anyway to post screenshots up here? I've a funny one of a beefed up edelgard from three houses 🤣

I've created a Twitter profile for screenshots, and linked it to my Switch. You can upload directly from the Switch and then easily download or link them to share.

CastorTroy · 22-11-2019 1:49pm

Does anyone know what is the music at the end of Arlo's videos? I thought it was Donkey Kong Country Returns but it's not the menu theme anyway.

14:36 in the below video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVJasx9qJcA

blockfighter · 23-11-2019 11:38am

VelcroGhost wrote: »

Physical posters on My Nintendo https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/12af607617a81d6c

I had to download Pokemon Rush to get the platinum coins, after they all expired :P

Ordered this the last day. Just got an email from Nintendo saying they accidentally sent me a Splatoon poster set. The correct set would be sent soon after and that I could keep the other set too. Win win. Extra posters for the games room.

conormario · 23-11-2019 7:48pm

Think a load of people round me in work have suddenly got switches or "kids getting one for Xmas" ( usual story

)

Really, some of them have no clue and are getting their kids fifa and just dance etc ... probably cause they are "cheaper"

It's like going to Hawaii on holiday and staying in the hotel

Andrew76 · 24-11-2019 10:31am

conormario wrote: »

Think a load of people round me in work have suddenly got switches or "kids getting one for Xmas" ( usual story )

Really, some of them have no clue and are getting their kids fifa and just dance etc ... probably cause they are "cheaper"

It's like going to Hawaii on holiday and staying in the hotel

What does it matter if they have no clue? They are the majority of console buyers rather than a small number of folks like us that hang out on games forums. Everyone starts somewhere with their gaming experience anyway so the more the merrier.

conormario · 24-11-2019 12:47pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

What does it matter if they have no clue? They are the majority of console buyers rather than a small number of folks like us that hang out on games forums. Everyone starts somewhere with their gaming experience anyway so the more the merrier.

I'm saying this in frustration not out of some kind of snobbery. Loads of families got e.g. wiis and never even heard of mario galaxy. It's just a shame. I'm seeing it again now with switch and I weep.

25-11-2019 1:15pm

conormario wrote: »

I'm saying this in frustration not out of some kind of snobbery. Loads of families got e.g. wiis and never even heard of mario galaxy. It's just a shame. I'm seeing it again now with switch and I weep.

I can imagine Nintendo feel awful about it too.

sligeach · 27-11-2019 5:38pm

Cautionary tale, who'd have guessed that leaving your Switch on a radiator wouldn't end well?

Rip.. Left my brand new sword and shield themed switch lite on the radiator while it charged..

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/e230mz/rip_left_my_brand_new_sword_and_shield_themed/

While it sucks for the person concerned, I found some of the comments hilarious. My Father Ted interpretation.

Dougal: Switch's melted there, Ted.
Ted: Hmm, yeah.
Dougal: Will I put it on the radiator again?
Teddy: No, I liked it best the first time.
Dougal: Maybe we could turn it on this time, see what happens?
Ted: Don't think you should do that, it'd eh... just blow up and you'd be picking lumps of debris out of your face for the next year and a half. You'd get big red blotches and have puffy fish lips bigger than the rest of your face.
Dougal: Like Father Bigley.
Ted: Exactly like Father Bigley.
Dougal: Maybe that's what happened to him.

TitianGerm · 27-11-2019 5:48pm

sligeach wrote: »

Cautionary tale, who'd have guessed that leaving your Switch on a radiator wouldn't end well?

Rip.. Left my brand new sword and shield themed switch lite on the radiator while it charged..

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/e230mz/rip_left_my_brand_new_sword_and_shield_themed/

While it sucks for the person concerned, I found some of the comments hilarious. My Father Ted interpretation.

Dougal: Switch's melted there, Ted.
Ted: Hmm, yeah.
Dougal: Will I put it on the radiator again?
Teddy: No, I liked it best the first time.
Dougal: Maybe we could turn it on this time, see what happens?
Ted: Don't think you should do that, it'd eh... just blow up and you'd be picking lumps of debris out of your face for the next year and a half. You'd get big red blotches and have puffy fish lips bigger than the rest of your face.
Dougal: Like Father Bigley.
Ted: Exactly like Father Bigley.
Dougal: Maybe that's what happened to him.

Obviously a clever person. Who'd have thought that plastic could melt on a hot surface :eek:

conormario · 28-11-2019 3:25pm

Hey - what nintendo item(s) are you getting yourself for Christmas ! And not opening 'till then :-)
I'm playing yooka laylee and the impossible lair on Christmas day. Looks like just the job for then.

laneykin · 28-11-2019 3:30pm

conormario wrote: »

Hey - what nintendo item(s) are you getting yourself for Christmas ! And not opening 'till then :-)
I'm playing yooka laylee and the impossible lair on Christmas day. Looks like just the job for then.

I’m getting Ring Fit Adventure from my parents for the big day and can’t wait to have a bit of craic with it Christmas morning with my siblings.
Was also thinking of getting Professor Layton as a present for myself. Although I got Pokemon sword and haven’t gotten to play much yet so could still be on that.
Last year I got BOTW and I’m still putting hours into that game.

blockfighter · 28-11-2019 3:45pm

conormario wrote: »

Hey - what nintendo item(s) are you getting yourself for Christmas ! And not opening 'till then :-)
I'm playing yooka laylee and the impossible lair on Christmas day. Looks like just the job for then.

I'm getting Luigis Mansion 3. Won't get to open until Christmas Day evening.
Might treat myself to a a cheap Indy game on the day too if there's a deal to be got.

McLoughlin · 28-11-2019 4:17pm

conormario wrote: »

Hey - what nintendo item(s) are you getting yourself for Christmas ! And not opening 'till then :-)
I'm playing yooka laylee and the impossible lair on Christmas day. Looks like just the job for then.

For myself Luigi or Links Awaking maybe both. My mother always gets me a Mario game for Christmas its been a family tradition thing for nearly two decades now.

28-11-2019 6:24pm

McLoughlin wrote: »

For myself Luigi or Links Awaking maybe both. My mother always gets me a Mario game for Christmas its been a family tradition thing for nearly two decades now.

Both are great games, but I'd say Luigi's Mansion has more legs on it. If you're only getting one, I'd go for that.

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